Stroller — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈstrō-lər/ stroll·er

Meaning & Definition of Stroller

Stroller (noun)

  1. an itinerant actor
  2. vagrant, tramp
  3. one that strolls

Stroller (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination

    "back in olden days when strollers and vagabonds wandered the Scottish countryside"

    similar: drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, roamer, rover, vagabond, wanderer, wayfarer, bird of passage
    related: laggard, straggler, lingerer, loiterer, sojourner, bum, hobo, tramp, passenger, sightseer, traveler, migrant, transient, vagrant, ambler, saunterer
    near: homebody, denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, resident, settler

  2. a small four-wheeled vehicle designed for pushing a baby around in

    "a collapsible stroller"

    similar: baby buggy, baby carriage, buggy, perambulator (chiefly British), pram (chiefly British), pushchair (chiefly British)
    related: bassinet, cradle, crib, carry-cot (British)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stroller

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stroller:

Chiefly British: perambulator, pram, pushchair
drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, roamer, rover, vagabond, wanderer, wayfarer, baby buggy, baby carriage, buggy, bird of passage

Related Words for Stroller

laggard, straggler, lingerer, loiterer, sojourner, bum, hobo, tramp, passenger, sightseer, traveler, migrant, transient, vagrant, ambler, saunterer, bassinet, cradle, crib, carry-cot

Near Antonyms of Stroller

homebody, denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, resident, settler

Origin & Etymology of Stroller

First known use: 1608

Frequently Asked Questions about Stroller

What does "Stroller" mean?

"Stroller" means an itinerant actor. As a noun, it is defined as: an itinerant actor. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Stroller"?

Other words for "Stroller" include drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, roamer and rover. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stroller" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stroller"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stroller". Common alternatives include drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad, rambler, roamer, rover, vagabond and wanderer.

How do you use "Stroller" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stroller" in a sentence: "back in olden days when strollers and vagabonds wandered the Scottish countryside"; "a collapsible stroller".

Is "Stroller" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stroller" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Stroller"?

"Stroller" is pronounced /ˈstrō-lər/ and divided into syllables as stroll·er.

What is the origin of the word "Stroller"?

First known use: 1608.

What is another word for "Stroller" meaning "a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination"?

When "Stroller" (noun) means a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination, synonyms include drifter, gadabout, knockabout, maunderer, nomad and rambler.